Bevac Vaccine 10 ml

Bevac Vaccine 10 ml belongs to the group of medicines called 'immunizing agents' primarily used to prevent hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is a disease that occurs when the hepatitis B virus attacks the liver and causes infection. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and death.

Bevac Vaccine 10 ml contains ' Hepatitis B vaccine.' It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus or its protein when injected. Thereby, it helps provide immunity or resistance against the hepatitis B virus. The viral vaccine can be inactivated/killed virus (inability to replicate) or attenuated/live (cannot cause the disease but can induce an immune response).

Bevac Vaccine 10 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. Common side effects of Bevac Vaccine 10 ml are headache, irritability, tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, fever, redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis (disease affecting the nervous system), kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, and HIV/AIDS. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before taking Bevac Vaccine 10 ml. Bevac Vaccine 10 ml may make you feel weak or tired and drowsy; hence drive only when you are mentally alert. Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by the doctor. 

Bevac Vaccine 10 ml is an immunizing agent that contains hepatitis B vaccine.' It is used to prevent hepatitis B infection. It works by exposing the body to a small dose of virus (live, attenuated, inactivated or killed), thus providing immunity or resistance against the disease. Inactivated viral vaccines contain the whole virus, but they do not have the ability to replicate.

• Fever
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Irritability
• Drowsiness
• Redness, tenderness and pain at the injection site

Inform your doctor before taking the shot if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS. Please let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Bevac Vaccine 10 ml. It is also advised to consult your doctor before taking Bevac Vaccine 10 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother. Bevac Vaccine 10 ml may make you feel drowsy or tired, hence drive with caution and only when you are completely alert. It is unknown if the action of Bevac Vaccine 10 ml is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information. Bevac Vaccine 10 ml should be used in children only when the doctor has advised. If you are travelling to virus prone areas and have an increased risk of hepatitis B infection, Bevac Vaccine 10 ml should be taken as suggested by your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Bevac Vaccine 10 ml may interact with immunosuppressants (Mycophenolate mofetil, Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine). Let your doctor know if you use any prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements, and other vaccines before taking Bevac Vaccine 10 ml. 

Drug-Food Interaction: Follow your doctor's advice on the foods and drinks that can be consumed.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using Bevac Vaccine 10 ml, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, immune system disorders, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS.

• MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL
• MERCAPTOPURINE
• AZATHIOPRINE

• Consume a balanced diet.
• Avoid fatty foods and raw or undercooked foods.
• Avoid alcohol consumption. 
• Maintain a healthy weight. 
• Undergo screening for hepatitis if you are caring for or living with an infected person. 
• Do not share your blood sugar meters, blood lancets, or other equipment with other persons, as it may cause the spread of infection from one person to another. 

• Let your doctor know that you are taking Bevac Vaccine 10 ml if you are undergoing any medical tests.
• It is advised to keep a record of your booster dose schedule to know when you are due for the upcoming shot.

Hepatitis B: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, through a contaminated needle, using an infected razor/other personal items, or from mother to baby during birth. The virus can live for up to 7 days outside the body. Chronic hepatitis B develops slowly, and the symptoms may not be clear unless complications develop. The symptoms of hepatitis B may appear after three months of exposure to the virus and can last for 2 to 12 weeks. The complications of chronic hepatitis B include liver failure, liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring). Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the vaccination.